Sakarya University

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Sakarya University, a prominent public institution in Turkiye, is recognized for its strong emphasis on engineering, computer science, and social sciences, often collaborating closely with industry. It stands out for its commitment to quality management, being one of the first Turkish universities to receive the European University Association's Institutional Evaluation Programme accreditation. For international students, the university offers a welcoming environment with a dedicated International Relations Office providing support and guidance. While the primary language of instruction is Turkish, a growing number of programs, particularly in engineering and at the graduate level, are taught in English, enhancing accessibility for a global student body. Its distinctive characteristic is its pioneering role in adopting quality management systems in Turkish higher education.

Background

Sakarya University (Turkish: Sakarya Üniversitesi), frequently referred to simply as SAU, is a public research university located in the city of Serdivan, Sakarya. Considered one of the largest universities in Turkey with more than 85,000 students, Sakarya University has very high research activity and its comprehensive graduate program offers doctoral degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Humanities, as well as professional degrees in business, medicine, law, nursing, social work and dentistry. It hosts five different institutes: Educational Sciences, Natural Sciences, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, and Middle East Institute. In Turkey, Sakarya University is the first and only public university receiving the ISO-2002 Quality Certificate and "the EFQM Excellence Quality Certificate of Competency Level".

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